Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease that is caused by a bacterium (or germ) called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB is spread through the air from one person to another. The TB germs circulate in the air when a person with active TB disease of the lungs or throat coughs, speaks, or sings. These germs can stay in the air for several hours, depending on the environment.
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The role of the Health Department’s Emergency Responders is to determine whether an incident presents a serious threat to public health and/or the environment and, if so, to ensure that mitigation and remediation are conducted in accordance with state and local public health laws and regulations. If the incident is deemed a serious threat, LCDHE will serve as the lead agency for ensuring compliance with applicable state and local public health laws and regulations.
Petroleum or Chemical Spills:
Contact the Health Department if:
Provider / Parent: Request Support from HCP
HCP is here to help families with children who have special health needs. We give you helpful information and connect you to services and resources, so it's easier to find the support you need. Special health needs can include physical, emotional, or behavior-related challenges. At HCP, we understand that every family is different.
We work to make sure the water you drink is safe and free from harmful chemicals and germs.
If you have questions about adding fluoride to community water, check out the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's (CDPHE) resources here. CDPHE has also shared a statement about community water fluoridation in response to a court decision from September 2024. You can read it here.
Environmental Planning works to ensure that public health issues are adequately considered in land use planning decisions by:
For more information about today's forecast, visit the State's Air Quality Advisory Page.
Health Care Coalitions are groups of local healthcare and responder organizations that collaborate to prepare for emergencies. HCCs reflect the unique needs and characteristics of local jurisdictions. Coalitions are a key requirement to The Hospital Preparedness Program.
Hospital Preparedness Program is a division of the Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPAR), HPP funding supports Colorado local level healthcare system preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery as outlined in the healthcare preparedness capabilities.
